NTSB investigations, MT
26 cases where the sequence of events included Hard landing.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Where
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MT' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '092' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\"))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MT' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '092' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB WPR25LA243Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Ronan, MTThe student pilot's inadequate landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR24LA323AccidentClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech J35 · Belgrade, MTOn August 27, 2024, about 1845 mountain daylight time, a Beech J35, N8350D, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Belgrade, Montana. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB WPR24FA132Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 206-L4 · Anaconda, MTA total loss of engine power due to a loss of cooling oil to the turbine-to-compressor coupling shaft and subsequent fracture of the shaft at an altitude too low for the pilot to complete a successful autorotation. Contributing to the accident was carbon…NTSB WPR23LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA42 · Lewistown, MTThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the out of service visual glideslope indicator and snow obscuring the runway markings.NTSB WPR20CA173Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Butte, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in turbulent conditions.NTSB GAA19CA475Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAvid Avid Mark IV · Thompson Falls, MTThe student pilot's failure to go-around after a hard, bounced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a collision with trees at the departure end of the runway.NTSB GAA18CA482Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQac Quickie · helena, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain yaw control and a proper descent rate during an aborted takeoff.NTSB GAA17CA529Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Fairfield, MTThe pilot's failure to secure the right fuel cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and an off-airport hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA434Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Bozeman, MTThe flight instructor’s unstabilized autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR17LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Ronan, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a low-altitude orbiting maneuver and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB GAA16CA406Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Kalispell, MTThe airplane's hard landing during an aborted takeoff, following an encounter with a downdraft during takeoff initial climb from a remote mountain airstrip, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, attempt to land on the runway remaining, and subsequent nose…NTSB WPR16CA145Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 19A · Helena, MTThe pilot's failure to reposition the fuel selector valve to the on position prior to takeoff resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly complete the pre-takeoff checklist.NTSB WPR16LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Billings, MTThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper flare during landing in gusting wind conditions and low-level wind shear, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB GAA16CA023Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Fort Benton, MTA hard landing which resulted in a loss of directional control, main landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing spar.NTSB ANC15LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus AS-350 · Hamilton, MTThe pilot's excessive collective application during an autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the training flight.NTSB WPR13LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportS.N.I.A.S. AS-350B Ecureuil · Hamilton, MTThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of a pneumatic fuel controller pipe. Also causal was maintenance personnel’s failure to adequately maintain the pipe and replace it with a thicker type.NTSB WPR13CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 300C · Hamilton, MTThe student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during a practice autorotation and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR13LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMD Helicopter 369A · Darby, MTThe pilot's failure to arrest the landing descent due to his incorrect use of the throttle, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR12CA266Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182H · Meadow Creek, MTThe pilot's misjudged approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR12LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28 · Kalispell, MTA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR11CA439Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Roundup, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during the landing flare.NTSB WPR11CA296Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188 · Glasgow, MTThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR11CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B3 · Three Forks, MTThe pilot’s inadequate use of throttle during the practice autorotation that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX08LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Spotted Bear, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable wind conditions and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing.NTSB LAX08CA182Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Missoula, MTThe student's inadvertent control interference, which the flight instructor was unable to overcome. A contributing factor was the instructor's poor crew coordination in his failure to verbally command the student to relinquish the controls and his inadequate…NTSB SEA08CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA300/L · Great Falls, MTThe pilot's misjudged landing flare. A contributing factor was the glare from the sun.